Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation
Wausau, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525503) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 675-9451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Wood Aven reports about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 71.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wood Aven holds an overall star rating of 3, equal to the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1993. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wood Aven has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 60.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wood Aven is certified for 82 beds with an average daily census of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide averaging a 3.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7156759451 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7156759451 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525503?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.